plainspoken

Speech parts

1. plainspoken - Adjective

2. plainspoken - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

using simple and direct language

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

frank blunt outspoken forthright point-blank candid free-spoken straight-from-the-shoulder foursquare bluff free natural open real simple

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Antonyms

shifty evil indirect purple quiet misleading

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Related terms

outspoken soft-spoken well-spoken plain English plain as day plain language

Examples

The President is a very straightforward and plainspoken person, and I'm someone who believes in dealing in a very straightforward way with you all, as well, and that's what I've worked to do. Scott McClellan

blunt talking and straight shooting Source: Internet

a blunt New England farmer Source: Internet

I gave them my candid opinion Source: Internet

forthright criticism Source: Internet

a forthright approach to the problem Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

plainsies plainsman plainsong plainspokenly plainspokenness plainswoman